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L708 GFR

1994 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,014 mi
Last recorded52,014 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Polo75,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 GFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,014 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front headlight aims on lim its

offside and nearside outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner riggers very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

oil leak very near excessive

petrol tank very heavily corroded

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

rear valance very heavily corroded

rubbers on exhaust very worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,886 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

offside and nearside front brake flexis starting to split

offside and nearside front flexi ferrulls very heavily corrroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,905 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front strut top bearings play near excessive

oil leak around engine area near excessive

slight binding on offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front strut top bearings play near excessive

oil leak around engine area near excessive

slight binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,016 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust system

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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L708 GFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L708 GFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L708 GFR registered?

L708 GFR is a 1994 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 February 1994.

Is L708 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L708 GFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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